SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN! We are in search of visual artists to submit their art to be showcased in an online exhibition. Artists of all mediums and from all countries are welcome to apply, including painters, sculptors, photographers, designers, and video artists.

Call for Artists: "Thresholds: Moments That Changed Everything" – An Online Visual Art Exhibition

Submission Deadline: 19 June

Exhibition Dates: 1-30 July  2025
We are pleased to invite submissions for our upcoming online exhibition, Thresholds: Moments That Changed Everything, launching in July 2025.

This exhibition seeks to explore the notion of transformation — both monumental and intimate.

Inspired by historical milestones such as the storming of the Bastille, the signing of the American Declaration of Independence, the discovery of the Rosetta Stone, and the first human steps on the moon, Thresholds reflects on the power of a single moment to alter the course of history, thought, or personal journey.

We welcome works in all visual art forms, including but not limited to painting, drawing, photography, digital media, video, installation, and mixed media. Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme broadly — through political, scientific, cultural, or deeply personal lenses.

Key Concepts: change, revelation, rebellion, awakening, turning points, transition, discovery.

Submission Details:

• Open to all mediums: painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, and mixed media.
• Collaborative works and multi-disciplinary pieces are welcome.

How to Submit:

We are keen to learn about you! Please send us the following information, along with a sample of your work and an up-to-date CV:

• Contact information (full name, email, mobile)
• Details of the artworks (title, size, medium, year, price)
• Your artist statement/how your work relates to the theme (No more than 100 words)
• Your biography (No more than 100 words, third-person bio)
• Links (your website, Facebook, Instagram)

The sample of your work has to be up to 4 images. Please note only two artworks from each artist will be exhibited.

Selected Participants:

• Your work will be showcased in an online exhibition.
• The exhibition will be from 1 to 30 July 2025.
• We will publish a professionally produced paperback catalogue of the exhibition in the UK.
• You will receive a PDF copy of the exhibition catalogue.
• If your work sells, Cista Arts will take no commission.
• Your work will be featured in our daily social media posts titled 'Meet the Artist' during the exhibition.
• The exhibition will be prominently displayed on our homepage during the exhibition period and will later be archived on the Past Exhibitions page.
• We will tag you in our social media posts, and your website or social media account will be linked to your artworks on our exhibition page. This ensures ongoing promotion for all participating artists during and after the exhibition.
• You will receive a certificate of participation.

Applying to this exhibition opportunity is free.

If your work is accepted, there will be a £30 fee for one accepted artwork and a £50 fee for two accepted artworks.​